Dr. Gayle Stinson is the new Superintendent for Birdville Independent School District. Joining her for this session is Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Governance, and Support Services. This dynamic duo shares their belief “we are better together” and their passion for providing creative, collaborative learning opportunities for our students.

After spending 28 years in federal law enforcement, Kevin Casey knows a thing or two about the importance of teaching students digital citizenship. In a world becoming more dependent on technology, we are creating new illegal activities. It is important that we prepare students for the dangers they face incorporating technology into their everyday lives.

If we can be addicted to binge watching our favorite television series, why can't we be addicted to learning, too? In this session we will hear Brian share about his platform and mission to make learning addictive for students. Through student centered learning experiences we can see the learning become truly addictive for students. How do we make learning additive? We take innovative risks, we let students take the lead, and we push the boundaries of what is possible.

Matt Miller, author of the "Ditch That" books and Google Certified Innovator, shares information from his latest book, Don't Ditch that Tech Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World. Matt talks about the importance of student-centered instruction and making learning relevant.

Our interview with Matt Miller is a 360 ° video! In this session you can rotate your device to see a full 360 ° view of Matt and the Birdville Nest Team.

Peggy Reimers is the Director of Professional Development for TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association). With a passion for technology and a creative hands-on approach, Peggy shares 26 years of elementary teaching and educational technology experience through her interactive professional development for educators. Peggy shares her knowledge of digital breakout rooms and how they help our students become problem solvers and critical thinkers.

Dr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. In this session, Dr. Burns shares about her latest book, EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments, and having the courage to “embrace your place” wherever you are in your edtech journey.

Dr. Emily Feistritzer is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of TeachNow, Inc. With over 50 years of experience and innovation in the education sector, Dr. Feistritzer has been cited throughout her career for her innovative approaches to teacher preparation. Dr. Feistritzer shares in this session how she sets out to create the ideal program for preparing tomorrow's teachers for tomorrow's students in tomorrow's learning world.

Birdville ISD is full of experienced and knowledgeable instructional coaches that guide teachers through their daily instructional practices. In this session, we will spotlight just a few of those instructional coaches from all over the district! Listen to your grade level cohort (elementary, middle, or high) to hear more about our coaches' innovative ideas, processes, and effective strategies they've implemented on their own campuses.

Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. Catlin has written a series of bestselling books on blended learning, which include Balance With Blended Learning, Blended Learning in Action, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning in Grades 4-12.

Marcus Painter has been in public education for 20 years as a secondary English teacher, Media Specialist, Tech Integration Coach, a Coordinator of Digital Learning, and as a district administrator. He currently serves as the Senior Manager for Leadership Development at Instructure, the parent company of Canvas LMS, MasteryConnect, and more. Join this session to hear Marcus share about setting attainable goals and the “why” behind Canvas.

Jeff Kubiak is the author of One Drop of Kindness, and has been an educator for 22 years. Jeff says he doesn’t care about his title, but his positive impact on others. Servitude is his passion, and education is his vehicle.

Randy Rodgers retired in the spring after 30 years in public education, 19 of which were in Birdville ISD, the district in which he grew up. He worked as a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teacher, instructional technology specialist, and district Director of Digital and Innovative Learning.